Label needs to rediscover hit formula - soon

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The Stones may be ready to sever their ties with EMI, but knowing the commercial value of the 1970s albums, Sir Mick hasn’t absolutely closed the door. He is maybe attempting to create a bidding battle for the rights to Sticky Fingers and Exile on Main St, but few believe EMI can win him back.

Guy Hands wants to reduce artists’ advances as he tries to save money by paying royalties on sales instead. But his problem is that an inability to hold on to big names makes it less likely that he will be able turn around a company